The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Chief Secretary's Office ¶ Melbourne 21st June 1870 ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ In reply to your letter of 13th Instant ¶ See M to J. McCulloch, 13 June 1870(in this edition as 70-06-13a). ¶ ¶ asking instructions as...

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No. 1504, unit 20, p. 243, VPRS 1187/P outward correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office Victoria. 70.06.21a

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William Odgers to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1870-06-21 [70.06.21a]. R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora, J.H. Voigt and Monika Wells (eds), Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, <https://vmcp.rbg.vic.gov.au/id//letters/1870-9/1870/70-06-21a-final.odt>, accessed June 15, 2026

Chief Secretary's Office

Melbourne 21st June 1870

Sir,

In reply to your letter of 13th Instant

See M to J. McCulloch, 13 June 1870 (in this edition as 70-06-13a).

asking instructions as to issue of plants to Public Institutions I am directed by the Chief Secretary to inform you that it is his wish that if promises have been made they should be kept.

I have the honor to be

Sir

Your most obedient servant

W. H. Odgers

The Director of the Botanic Gardens